Giovanni Keels

About Me

Current WGU Cloud Computing student and a full-time NOC Technician, working my way toward becoming a Cloud Security Architect. Cloud tech isn’t just something I study—it’s becoming part of my everyday life. Whether I’m troubleshooting networks, securing systems, or diving into new cloud concepts, I’m always looking for ways to sharpen my skills and stay ahead.

Outside of tech, I’m all about growth—physically, mentally, and professionally. I hit the gym, read, draw and constantly challenge myself to improve. Just like in the cloud, progress comes from consistency, learning, and putting in the work every single day.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cloud Computing (Expected April 2025)
Western Governors University

• • Relevant Coursework: Cloud Architecture, Cybersecurity, Scripting and Automation, Networking, Business Process Management, Project Management, IT Leadership, Data Analytics

Associates Degree in Network Engineering (August 2023)
Highline Community College

• • Relevant Coursework: Operating Systems and Hardware, Networking and Cisco IOS, Microsoft and Linux Server Administration, Network Security and Intrusion Detection, Scripting and Automation, WAN Technologies and VPN Security, Virtualization, Database Security, IT Project Management

Certifications

• AWS Solutions Architect Associate (Feb 2025)


• AWS Certified AI Practitioner (Feb 2025)


• CompTIA Security+ (Dec 2024)


• ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (Nov 2024)


• CompTIA Network+ (Oct 2024)


• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (Aug 2024)


• CompTIA Cloud+ (Apr 2024)


• CompTIA Project+ (Jan 2024)


• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (Sept 2022)


• CompTIA A+ (Sept 2022)

Experience

NOC Technician – Digital Fortress (July 2024 - Present)
Configured and maintained networking equipment, monitored network performance, and ensured secure data center operations.

IT Support Intern – Corliss Optometrists (June 2023 - Sept 2023)
Assisted with network configurations, set up IT infrastructure using Microsoft Server 2022, and expanded network operations.

Technical Skills

• Cloud Platforms: AWS (S3, CloudFront, Lambda, API Gateway), Azure
• Networking & Infrastructure: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls
• Security: IAM, WAF, Network Monitoring
• Programming & Scripting: Python, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Operating Systems: Windows, Linux